# The Western Cape may see an increase in coalition governments within its municipalities following the 2026 local government elections. This trend is influenced by the formation of the government of local unity. During the 2021 local government elections, the province saw an unprecedented 16 out of 30 municipalities that could not get an outright majority. Parties like ActionSA have expressed readiness to enter coalitions in the province. News24 reports that these developments suggest a shift towards collaborative governance in the Western Cape’s municipal landscape.
Western Cape municipalities may witness an increase in coalition governments in 2026